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Superb craftsmanship meets unmatched clarity and detail in a refined, customizable loudspeaker to fit any room

Napa, CA, July 24th, 2017 – James Loudspeaker (www.jamesloudspeaker.com), designers and manufacturers of the highest quality décor-friendly entertainment products for both residential and commercial applications, has announced the introduction of the Q-Series floor-standing loudspeakers, a built-to-suit array of three models offering unmatched resolution, detail and dynamic realism.

The James Loudspeaker Q-Series floor-standing loudspeakers are completely unique because in addition to three standard models, Q-Series speakers can be custom sized and finished to meet the exact needs of any environment. Leveraging the technology in James’ highly successful flagship BE-Series in-wall speakers, all three Q-Series models employ a rigid, reinforced MDF enclosure, a stylish grille made from elegantly coated aluminum bar stock and the signature James Loudspeaker 1-inch Beryllium quad tweeter array. Each model is capable of handling enormous amounts of amplifier power, delivering undistorted, crystal clear audio even at massively high output levels. Aesthetically inspired by the majestic shape of beautiful Quartz crystals found in nature, these Q-Series masterpieces are an ideal foundation for a 2-channel music system and/or a multi-channel theater when a floor-standing form factor is the preferred solution.

Q60: The Q60 has been engineered to use two amplifiers (bi-amplification), one for the full-range portion of the speaker and another for the internal 12-inch down-firing aluminum cone subwoofer. Together, they enable the Q60 to provide lifelike dynamics and the highest possible level of detail for music and movie soundtracks. Above the 12-inch subwoofer, which features a 3-inch voice coil capable of handling 1000+ watts of power, the Q60 utilizes a 3-way system comprised of two 8-inch woofers, two 6.5-inch midranges and the Beryllium quad tweeter array. MSRP $15,000 US (each)

Q48:The Q48 implements the same bi-amped system and 12-inch subwoofer as the Q60, utilizing a pair of 8 inch woofers, two 5.25-inch midrange drivers and the Beryllium quad tweeter array. As the mid-sized Q-Series model, the Q48 delivers superb detail, dynamic realism and effortless high output levels from a smaller form factor. Like the Q60, the Q48 is fully customizable in terms of finish and even physical dimensions if necessary. MSRP $10,000 US (each)

Q30:The Q30 loudspeaker has been meticulously tuned to deliver a highly refined listening experience from a small floor-standing form factor. Like the Q60 and Q48, the Q30 features the Beryllium quad tweeter array, ensuring a silky smooth high-frequency response, high output levels, low distortion and unmatched reliability. The 8-inch midrange and 8-inch long-excursion woofer all feature aluminum cones with Santoprene™ rubber surrounds for clarity, detail and longevity. MSRP $6,000 US (each)

All Q-Series speakers are built to the highest standards of fine craftsmanship and attention to detail by master craftsmen in James Loudspeaker’s Napa, CA USA factory. Q-Series speakers come in a wide variety of premium finishes and can be matched to any décor. James Loudspeaker Q-Series speakers are available now through authorized professional integrators.

About James Loudspeaker: James Loudspeaker™ designs and manufactures high-performance speakers for residential and commercial applications. James offers a vast array of architectural speakers along with built-to-suit solutions that minimize visual presence while delivering the finest sound quality for indoor, outdoor and marine audio systems. Engineered and manufactured in Napa, CA since 1999, James Loudspeaker products are sold and installed through the finest custom integration specialists worldwide.

Dave Clark's System

All components in BOLD are loaned; all components in standard face are owned by me.

Since 1982 (when we first put together a modest system: NAD 3140, DCM Timewindows, AR turntable, DIY silver speaker cables) I have been 'seriously' into audio. My wife is as well, as she insisted her first paycheck with a new job be put towards buying that system. We have owned quite a lot of different audio-related 'items' over the years (Cary, Blue Circle, Clayton, Muse, Adcom, Apogee, Cardas, Kimber, JPS, Nordost, and many others—of which a good number are still here and listed in our system description). We started an Audio Society (at the time being the Greater South-bay Audiophile Society which is now the LA/OC Audio Society ran by Bob Levi) here in LB way back in like 1992. After a few years we launched a print publication audioMusings that, after a number of years, merged with Positive Feedback some 12 years ago to go online where we are partners with David and his wife Lila.

Carol and I are both well-known and respected in the industry, having been a part for the past 25 years and counting. We have attended, as Press, CES, RMAF, CAS, and other such regional shows.
Collectively, Carol and I have reviewed countless products over the past 25 years though we prefer to listen to music and not components. I have no airs about my writing as I do consider myself a hack at best—and how I write is how I think and speak, which I guess makes me both a hack speaker and thinker. We are not typical audiophiles in that our music preferences fall outside of the norm for the vast majority of audiophiles—hence I avoid mentioning what I listen to within the reviews.

Our listening room is about 18' long x 14' wide and has 9' cove'd ceilings. All walls are lathe and plaster with suspended wood floors (construction is 1928 Spanish) which have been reinforced directly under the speakers with concrete pillars. While this is our living room, it has become dedicated more to audio than to casual conversation. As such we have employed a fair amount of room treatments (EchoBuster, GIK, and Shakti products), as well as two dedicated AC lines. Speakers and equipment have been painstakingly measured and set up to offer the best presentation possible. Our musical tastes are pretty much all over the map, but we do prefer music that is more slanted and "alternative" to the accepted norm—regardless of the genre.

When we listen to music, Carol and I prefer a full-range sound that places the performers out into the room. We like a more "in-your-face" sound as opposed one where the soundstage sits well behind the speakers. Additionally, we like our music with a bit more "syrup" than most so our current system is slanted towards the richer and warmer side of things. Another thing we do like is detail and imaging. Yes, a well-defined soundfield that offers a well-lit stage is what we are after—though one that stresses musicality over sterile neutrality. Not lush mind you, but a bit perhaps a touch darker than most.

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